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French Occupation Reforms

When
1798-1800
Where
Malta
Part of
French Capture of Malta

During the occupation, the French established a constitutional tradition, granted free education, and theoretically established freedom of the press.

The French implemented several reforms in Malta, including the establishment of a constitutional tradition, free education for all, and theoretical freedom of the press. However, only the pro-French newspaper Journal de Malte was actually published during the occupation.

Sources

  1. French occupation of Malta Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-18

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